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Congratulations to Ben Franklin Client/Alumni CFO of the Year Finalists
Lehigh Valley Business’ CFO of the Year awards honor the Greater Lehigh Valley’s financial executives for the critical role they play in making their companies successful. Ben Franklin clients and alumni CFOs who are among the 2016 finalists include Bill Blake, Vigon International; Mark Gutekunst, Just Born, Inc.; David Hillman, Reeb Millwork Corp.; Jim Lynch, Continue Reading…
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Why Do You Think That We Can Overcome Major Global Issues?
At BFTP’s annual iXchange on May 17, 2016, speaker Byron Reese presented a keynote on Bold Optimism, in which he addressed how to spot key technologies and identify the macro factors that will drive innovation. Reese shares his perspectives in an eight-part video series. View part six on overcoming major global issues.
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Simplex Homes Streamlines, Adds Jobs, Production
Unique 3-D design technology promises to revolutionize production at Scranton homebuilder Simplex Homes, which announced plans to add 40 jobs and increase production. Read more via Citizens’ Voice: http://bit.ly/2b3oanT
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Eventuosity in Running for $1M Prize in Global Contest
Ben Franklin client Eventuosity’s staying power and growing interest from the event management industry has landed it among 142 semifinalists for an international business idea competition with a top cash prize of $1 million. Via Lehigh Valley Business: http://bit.ly/2aXhrO8
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CEWA and EthosGen Win Energy Sprout Competition
Statewide Competition Highlights Sustainable Energy Future CEWA Technologies, Inc. and EthosGen, both clients of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, won first and second place at the 2016 Energy Sprout competition. The competition was presented by the Sustainable Energy Fund and West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund, nonprofits that support and finance energy Continue Reading…
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Strivr
STRIVR initially developed a social app that allows friends to reach out to one another for help without “putting someone on the spot” or feeling guilty. The app creates strong relationships based on meaningful interaction. The team identified another need in large companies for helping spread information. A new app, Briiidge, allows firms to improve Continue Reading…
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Spray-Tek
SPRAY-TEK has spray-drying plants in Mexico, New Jersey, and Bethlehem. It provides contract spray-drying processes to some of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. TechVentures is a testing and development laboratory for the company’s new formulations being developed for use in industrial and consumer goods products.
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LVstartup August E-Newsletter Published
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation’s August LVstartup e-newsletter includes stories on Ben Franklin’s business incubator network expansion, investment round, Venture Idol, and a blog by TechVentures manager Wayne Barz on Incubating Innovation. Ben Franklin clients MyNetwork LLC and Glemser Technologies are also cited. Read more: http://bit.ly/2axql1x
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MindMe Mobile
MINDME MOBILE is an intuitive and affordable web-based marketing and business productivity platform designed for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs. It captures and converts leads and drives repeat business with capabilities such as contact management, communication via SMS, email and voice calling, and multi-channel lead capture. It provides clients with a one-stop solution for engaging Continue Reading…
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Levolta
LEVOLTA is developing custom formulations of pharmaceutical products that currently generate unwanted side effects. oledronic acid, one of the most frequently prescribed intravenous drugs for treating rheumatoid arthritis, often creates severe flu symptoms and other complications. Through a proprietary reformulation of an existing product, Levolta has achieved comparable therapeutic results for patients while greatly reducing Continue Reading…
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How Can People Prosper in the Future?
At BFTP’s annual iXchange on May 17, 2016, speaker Byron Reese presented a keynote on Bold Optimism, in which he addressed how to spot key technologies and identify the macro factors that will drive innovation. Reese shares his perspectives in an eight-part video series. View part seven on prospering in the future.
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Bridgeworks Enterprise Center Adds Advisory Services to Incubator Program
Bridgeworks Enterprise Center, a member of the Ben Franklin Business Incubator Network, is adding Advisor-in-Residence services that will provide expertise for early-stage manufacturers that reside in the facility. Read more: http://bit.ly/2am3acw
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Ben Franklin Business Incubator Network Expanded to 14 Members
New Member Incubators in Reading, Wilkes-Barre, Honesdale, and Jessup One of the largest incubator networks in the U.S. just got bigger. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) expanded its Ben Franklin Business Incubator Network to now also include Jump Start Incubator, Reading; Allan P. Kirby Enterprise Center at Wilkes University,Wilkes-Barre; The Stourbridge Continue Reading…
